President Erdoğan holds online meeting with leaders of the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Syria

 

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an online meeting with President Donald Trump of the U.S., Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Stating during the online meeting that Türkiye wants Syria and endeavors in order for it to become a stable country that works with the regional countries, poses no threat to its neighbors and produces prosperity, President Erdoğan said Türkiye will continue to provide support to the Damascus administration’s fight against terrorist organizations, DAESH in particular, and that it also stands ready for help about the management and security of the detention houses where DAESH terrorists are being held.

Pointing out that U.S. President Trump’s decision to lift the sanctions against Syria is of historic importance, President Erdoğan voiced his belief that this decision will set an example to other countries that impose sanctions, and added that opportunities for investment will, thus, emerge in Syria in various areas.

Stressing that the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, and that Türkiye’s efforts to stop the spiral of violence continue, President Erdoğan underscored that it is high time to end the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.

President Erdoğan said it will be beneficial to immediately start ceasefire and peace negotiations at leaders’ and technical level in the Russia-Ukraine war, and that Türkiye will continue to do its utmost for peace.